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Health

Health is a core pillar of Xtra’s content … sexual health, mental health, trans health, reproductive health. From our recurring Ask an Expert series to our Ask Kai sex and relationship advice column to in-depth features on breaking medical news, we take a serious, science-based, shame-free approach to all aspects of your health.

New York eases requirements to change gender on birth docs
Power

New York eases requirements to change gender on birth docs

Changes don’t apply to NYC, which issues own birth certificates

By Natasha Barsotti
HIV-positive Ottawa man acquitted in nondisclosure case
Power

HIV-positive Ottawa man acquitted in nondisclosure case

Case originally went to trial in January but superior court justice declared mistrial

By Steven Fouchard
Toronto Public Health releases CondomTO
Toronto Diary

Toronto Public Health releases CondomTO

By Jeremy Feist
Health Initiative for Men stable after BC evaluates funding
Power

Health Initiative for Men stable after BC evaluates funding

Other AIDS organizations see funding cut, staff lost

By Shauna Lewis
The Masturbatory Tales: Volume 3
Sex

The Masturbatory Tales: Volume 3

To mark Masturbation Month, Johnnie Walker shares a story of self-pleasure

By Johnnie Walker
St Paul’s Hospital repurposes its dedicated AIDS ward
Power

St Paul’s Hospital repurposes its dedicated AIDS ward

Ward 10C still an option for HIV-positive people, says Positive Living BC chair

By Natasha Barsotti
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Gay fathers’ brains show both paternal and maternal traits
Toronto Diary

Gay fathers’ brains show both paternal and maternal traits

By Jeremy Feist
The big-screen heart
Culture

The big-screen heart

HBO’s The Normal Heart showcases great gay talent but feels rushed

By Sissydude
Getting to the bottom of anal sex
Sex

Getting to the bottom of anal sex

Why are we so reluctant to discuss the dirty details of butt play?

By JP Larocque
South Africa: New blood-donor regs target sexual behaviour
Power

South Africa: New blood-donor regs target sexual behaviour

Rules favour those in monogamous relationships regardless of orientation

By Natasha Barsotti
Facial boost
Health

Facial boost

Dermatology on Bloor’s pros are experts at rejuvenating skin, surgery-free

By Serafin LaRiviere
F-bombs, face-palms and real-life lessons
Books

F-bombs, face-palms and real-life lessons

Physical therapist Adele Levine’s Run, Don’t Walk looks at life in a military amputee clinic

By Terri Schlichenmeyer
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US: CDC recommends expanded use of PrEP
Health

US: CDC recommends expanded use of PrEP

Medical providers advised to consider HIV-prevention pill for at-risk patients

By Natasha Barsotti
Casey House’s ‘coach house’ may get new home
Opinion

Casey House’s ‘coach house’ may get new home

19th-century building could be moved to Summerhill to make way for new treatment centre

By Rob Salerno
New Zealand seeks to change gay blood-donor rules
Power

New Zealand seeks to change gay blood-donor rules

NZ Blood Service accepts recommendation to reduce waiting period to one year

By Natasha Barsotti
Uganda passes bill that criminalizes HIV transmission
Power

Uganda passes bill that criminalizes HIV transmission

Local and international advocacy groups warn measure will impede AIDS fight

By Natasha Barsotti
Daily Xtra’s PrEP coverage up for Banff World Media prize
Video

Daily Xtra’s PrEP coverage up for Banff World Media prize

Four-parter nominated for Rockie Award for non-fiction web series

By Xtra Staff
Gay teens more likely to binge drink: study
Health

Gay teens more likely to binge drink: study

Researchers say feeling connected to community both helps and hinders

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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